A landmark lawsuit reaffirmed treaty fishing rights after decades of intertribal activism, inspired by the civil rights movement. Fifty years later, we look back at how far we’ve come and today’s remnants of the Fish Wars.
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Chinook Indian Nation Land Claim Settlement Awarded, Nation Could be Closer to Federal Recognition
The federal government awarded over half a million dollars to the Chinook Indian Nation to settle the nation’s long-running land claim. The nation believes the decision strengthens its nearly two-century fight for federal recognition and its campaign to secure a land base in its traditional territory.
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‘Elevating Indigenous Voices in Oregon Is a Top Priority’
Annual McMinnville Short Film Festival brings filmmakers from around the world for a weekend of impactful visual storytelling.
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Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Join With Pendleton City Leaders for Two Cultures, One Community Powwow
The celebration will take place in Pendleton Feb. 23, 24 and 25. All are welcome.
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In Memoriam: Yakama leader Ted Strong
Remembering a beloved and influential former executive director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.
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Native Orgs Call on Oregon Legislature to Advance Indigenous Community Priorities
Native American Youth and Family Center and Future Generations Collaborative are advocating for a legislative agenda that emphasizes housing, education and economic equity.
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Warm Springs Hip-Hop Artist Blue Flamez Works to Bring Positive Message to a Wider Audience
Blue Flamez is the musical persona of Scott Kalama, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs who works by day as a certified prevention specialist to mentor youth and raise awareness about the risks of drugs and alcohol. Kalama recently won an arts fellowship with a six-figure award to reach a wider audience.
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Elder Profile: Ed Edmo
Traditional storyteller Ed Edmo, Shoshone-Bannock, carries on culture through story in poetry, in schools and at cultural sites like Celilo Falls.
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Portland State to Become Destination School for Indigenous Doctorate Students
Portland State University announced plans to increase the diversity of its Ph.D. programs with the help of a two-year, $250,000 grant from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Alaska Tribes Seek Canadian Consultation Rights
‘My family has been the hereditary caretaker of the river going back thousands of years’